Jews Praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur, by Maurycy Gottlieb - Exam
  • 1. Who painted 'Jews Praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur'?
A) Marc Chagall
B) Rembrandt
C) Isaac Levitan
D) Maurycy Gottlieb
  • 2. What year was 'Jews Praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur' completed?
A) 1888
B) 1878
C) 1868
D) 1898
  • 3. What Jewish holiday is depicted in this painting?
A) Hanukkah
B) Passover
C) Purim
D) Yom Kippur
  • 4. What country was Maurycy Gottlieb from?
A) Poland
B) Germany
C) France
D) Russia
  • 5. What artistic movement is this painting associated with?
A) Expressionism
B) Cubism
C) Impressionism
D) Realism
  • 6. How old was Gottlieb when he painted this work?
A) 23
B) 28
C) 18
D) 33
  • 7. What is the predominant color scheme in the painting?
A) Monochrome
B) Bright and colorful
C) Dark and somber
D) Pastel tones
  • 8. What is Yom Kippur also known as?
A) Day of Atonement
B) Festival of Lights
C) New Year
D) Feast of Weeks
  • 9. What language are the inscriptions in the painting?
A) Polish
B) Aramaic
C) Yiddish
D) Hebrew
  • 10. How many main figures are prominently depicted in the painting?
A) Seven
B) One
C) Five
D) Three
  • 11. What is the emotional tone of the painting?
A) Angry protest
B) Romantic longing
C) Joyful celebration
D) Solemn and contemplative
  • 12. What is the lighting source in the painting?
A) Moonlight
B) Electric light
C) Sunlight
D) Candlelight
  • 13. What architectural feature is visible in the background?
A) Stone pillars
B) Synagogue ark
C) Church altar
D) Stained glass window
  • 14. What was Gottlieb's religious background?
A) Atheist
B) Jewish
C) Catholic
D) Protestant
  • 15. What is the medium of this painting?
A) Watercolor
B) Fresco
C) Oil on canvas
D) Tempera
  • 16. What is the central figure's posture suggesting?
A) Sleeping
B) Dancing
C) Deep prayer
D) Working
  • 17. What city was Gottlieb born in?
A) Krakow
B) Drohobych
C) Vienna
D) Warsaw
  • 18. What other famous artist was Gottlieb's contemporary?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Claude Monet
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Jan Matejko
  • 19. What is the main theme of the painting?
A) Jewish religious devotion
B) Historical battle
C) Political protest
D) Family celebration
  • 20. What is traditionally prohibited on Yom Kippur?
A) Eating and drinking
B) Sleeping
C) Speaking
D) Working
  • 21. What artistic technique creates depth in the painting?
A) Collage
B) Chiaroscuro
C) Abstract shapes
D) Pointillism
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